as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner
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as in saunters
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services
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Recent Examples of strolls
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.
—Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Even our creativity, according to new studies, is enhanced by strolls into the streets and parks.
—Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Zagreb invites strolls past bookshops, markets, and Austro-Hungarian façades.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.
—Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Even our creativity, according to new studies, is enhanced by strolls into the streets and parks.
—Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Zagreb invites strolls past bookshops, markets, and Austro-Hungarian façades.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
Noun
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Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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More Rapfogel/Getty Images Treinen came in for Yamamoto, allowing a double, a hit-by-pitch, a wild pitch, and two walks, forcing manager Dave Roberts to remove him in favor of struggling lefty Tanner Scott.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But that exemption is expected to end this year, as the new bill hikes the state unemployment threshold.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jack the Ripper roams the streets in search of his next victim.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a video, Billy Ray roams a large grassy field while listening to the song on his phone.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Strolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolls. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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